Subtract 70/60 from 2/15
1st number: 2/15, 2nd number: 1 10/60
2/15 - 70/60 is -31/30.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 60 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
2/15 = 2 × 4/15 × 4 = 8/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
70/60 = 70 × 1/60 × 1 = 70/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
8/60 - 70/60 = 8 - 70/60 = -62/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -31/30
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